Test d’Evaluation de Français adapté au Québec
The Test of Evaluation of French Adapted for Quebec (TEFaq) is a test which aims to measure the candidates’ level of poficiency in French, in both speaking & listening. Candidates also have the possibility to assess their skills in written comprehension and written expression.
The TEFaq is recognised by the Quebec Ministry for Immigration, Diversity and Inclusion (MIDI) for Québec Selection Certificate applications.
The TEF is conducted electronically (eTEF), or on paper at certain testing centres.
No prior qualification is required to sit the exam. Candidates must be at least 16 years of age.
Candidates may take the test several times, allowing a minimum of 60 days between two exam sessions.
The TEFaq assesses your level in French of proficiency using a 7 level scale, from level 0 (the most elementary skills) to level 6 (full mastery). This scale refers to:
The TEFaq consists of 4 independent modules:
An official certificate of results will be delivered to each candidate from 4 to 8 weeks after the test. For each module, the certificate will show the score obtained. Please refer to the NCLC credits equivalence.
The results are valid for two years.
| Main applicant Maximum of 16 points |
A1 to B1 | B2 | C1 | C2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral comprehension | 40 min | O point | 5 points | 6 points | 7 points |
| Oral expression | 15 min | O point | 5 points | 6 points | 7 points |
| Written comprehension | 1 hour | O point | 1 point | ||
| Written expression | 1 hour | O point | 1 point | ||
| Spouse of main applicant Maximum of 6 |
A1 to B1 | B2 | C1 | C2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral comprehension | 40 min | O point | 2 points | 3 points | 3 points |
| Oral expression | 15 min | O point | 2 points | 3 points | 3 points |
| Upcoming tests | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type of test | Date | Registration open until* |
| e-TEFaq (CSQ) | February 13, 2019 | January 31, 2019 |
| e-TEFaq (CSQ) | March 13, 2019 | February 28, 2019 |
| e-TEFaq (CSQ) | April 18, 2019 | April 6, 2019 |
| e-TEFaq (CSQ) | May 22, 2019 | May 8, 2019 |
| e-TEFaq (CSQ) | June 19, 2019 | June 5, 2019 |
*limited seats
| TEFaq | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral comprehension | Written comprehension | Oral expression | Written expression |
| $70.00 | $95.00 | $120.00 | $95.00 |
Make sure the TEFaq is the right test for your situation, and confirm which modules you must take. It is the sole responsibility of the candidate to ensure that he/she is registered for the appropriate exam. Alliance Française Ottawa and its employees cannot be held responsible for the choices made by the candidate. Please refer to the Immigration Service to select the right test.
When signing up for the oral comprehension test, candidates understand that they will have to read simple sentences written in French, and certify that they are able to do so.
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Come to our reception desk in person during our regular business hours. You can call us at 613 234 9470/221 or email us : info@af.ca
Certified cheque, money order, debit, Visa, Mastercard, cash or personal cheque accepted. Full amount required upon registration
IMPORTANT: Verify the accuracy of the information on the registration form as they will appear on your certificate. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
If you have a disability or a condition that may require specific accommodations, please inform Alliance Française Ottawa before registration. All requests for accommodations must be accompanied by supporting documents (doctoŕ s note to specify the nature of the situation and which arrangements must be made to ensure you take the exam in the optimal conditions). For further questions, contact us at certifications@af.ca or by phone at 613-234-9470/221.
In order to take the computer based eTEF comprehension tests, you must have basic knowledge of computer skills (read on a screen and use a mouse pad. If you cannot use a computer (read on a screen and use a mouse), you must request accommodations at the time of registration. All requests for accommodations must be accompanied by supporting documents (doctoŕ s note to specify the nature of the situation and which arrangements must be made to ensure you take the exam in the optimal conditions). For further questions, contact us at certifications@af.ca or by phone at 613-234-9470/221.
For further questions, contact us at certifications@af.ca or by phone at 613-234-9470/221.
An official notification including the tests schedule and a candidate guide will be sent by email to the candidate approximately 5 to 10 days before the test.
On the day of the exam, candidates must be available all day (8am-6pm).
To get ready for the test, Alliance Française Ottawa offers:
Candidates must check in with the supervisor of the official centre or the invigilator(s) with their notification of schedule and their valid passport. CANDIDATES WITHOUT VALID PASSPORT WILL BE REFUSED TO ACCESS THE EXAMINATION; NO EXCEPTION WILL BE MADE.
After the identity check, the head of the official centre or the invigilator(s) will take an identification picture of each candidate and direct candidates to their assigned seats in the examination room.
Exams may be computer- or paper-based, depending on the examination center. Candidates must leave their piece of ID visibly on the table for the entirety of the test so that identity checks can be performed throughout the test.
During the entire examination, no exits will be permitted, unless in case of emergency or health issue previously informed by the candidate and justified with a medical certificate.
During the entirety of the exams, communication amongst candidates or the outside will not be permitted.
Candidates arriving late will not be allowed in the examination room once the examination has started.
In the event of fraud or misconduct by a candidate (disturbing the examination procedure, communication or attempt to communicate with other candidates or the outside…), candidates expose themselves to immediate removal from the examination room as well as a ban from taking the test for a period that will be determined by the CCI Paris-Ile De France.